MMO1857 - Possible Bronze Age hut circle on Countisbury Common (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A circular banked feature is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Countisbury Common and may be the remains of a prehistoric hut circle. Centred at SS 7487 5008, close to the summit of Butter Hill, the feature measures approximately 4.5 metres across, with the interior measuring 3 metres across. It is similar to other Bronze Age hut circles recorded in SS 64 NW (see MDE8961 for an example), but approximately half the size. A second possible hut circle is visible approximately 40 metres to the south-east (see MMO1858). Further study will be required to assess these features. [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 540/910 4009-10 (17 October 1952).
- <2>XY SMO7552 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 75 SW. MD002169. [Mapped feature: #42779 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1463755, Extant 25 January 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1463755 (Pastscape entry: 1463755)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Require info)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 75 SW20
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1463755
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7497 5008 (7m by 6m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS75SW |
Civil Parish | COUNTISBURY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jan 25 2022 3:27PM
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